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sent Comps . R . Davies , Z . ; H . Marshall , H . ; Jno . Dewhurst , J . ; D . Williams , P . P . S ., S . E . ; J . H . Sillitoe ,. P . G . 3 rd Principal East Lane . ; James Batty P . Z . ; Wm , Hall , Chas . Heywood , Thos . Mottcrshead , Wm . Botham , F Puo-h . W . H . Milner , Dr . Pownall , and W . Cheshyre ,
lanitor . Visitors : Wm . Goodacre , P . Z . 1730 , P . P . G . P . S . " Cheshire ; VV . Nicholl , Z . 317 ; W . Parker , P . Z . 993 ; Samuel Rowley , S . E . S 15 ; John Sheldrick , P . S . S 15 ; E . L . Littler , S . E . 1730 ; J . Compton , formerly " 1787 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . E . 317 ( Freemason ) . The chapter was opened in the usual manner and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , by request of the M . E . Z ., then occunicd the chair , and after the usual preliminaries in
the most able manner installed Comps . H . Marshall as Z . ; J . Dewhurst as H . ; and J . J . Lambert as J . The three Principals were proclaimed to and saluted by the companions , after which Comp . Sillitoe addressed them . The following companions were appointed oibcers fnr tlip ensuing vear . and invested by the Installing
Master : Bros . David Williams , S . E . ( re-appointed ); Charles Heywood , S . N . ; Wm . Botham , Ireas . ; Thos . Mottershead , P . S . ; Wm . Hall , ist Asst j Dr . Pownall , 2 nd Asst . ; W . Cheshyre , Jamtor ; and I ' . Pugh , Org . ; Comp . Sillitoe also addressed the officers , and concluded the ceremony with praver . The newly-installed Z . then rose , and addressing Comp . Robert Davies said it gave tne
him exceeding great pleasure to present h . m in name of the companions of the Chorlton Chapter with a P . Z . ' s gold jewel for the very exceptional services he had rendered to the chapter since its formation , and trusted he might be spared for many years to wear it amongst them . Comp . Sillitoe rising said he thought that as he was what mi-rht be called the father of the chapter he was justified Marshall had
in corroborating every word of what Comp . uttered in praise of Comp . Davies . Comp . Sillitoe then spoke of the kind assistance which Comp . Davies had volunteered to the members at the time the chapter was formed ; how he had permitted them to use his schoolroom in which to hold their meetings before the Masonic Hall was built , and in conjunction with the aid of his exemplary wife various ittie
( who had spared no pains to prepare repasts for them and make the surroundings cheerful ) had done all in his power to promote the welfare of the chapter . The remarks which fell from the lips of Comps . Marshall and Sillitoe , added to the very handsome gift , seemed to quite overcome Comp . Davies , who on rising said he should simply for the present content himself by saying I thank
The balance-sheet was reported on by Comp . Lambert , and showed the chapter to be . in a very flourishing condition , considering it is not above five years old . It transpired from Comp . Lambert ' s remarks that the small and only liability the chapter had incurred was more than covered by the sum he had in hand , and in addition subscriptions amounting to Ti is would still further enhance the prosperity of the
chapter , whilst the furniture , which had cost nearly £ . 50 , was paid for . When " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the visitors thc chapter was closed in peace and harmony . . . , , The companions came down stairs to supper , and here the interest which Comp . and Mrs . Davis take in the chapter was again manifested by the care and taste which had been bestowed in preparing the repast . 1 he tables
were literally ornamented with choice flowers and plants , and presented a very pleasing appearance . The viands had been cooked at the house of Comp . Davies , superintended by his wife , who also most kindly permitted her two servants to wait upon the companions . The supper was much enjoyed by all who partook of it , and afterwards the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a very pleasant evening spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK . —York Lodge ( T . I ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th ult ., there being present , Bros . C . G . Padel , W . M . ; J . Todd , P . M ., as S . W . ; M . Millington , J . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., Treas ., and Sec ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; A . T . B . lurner , H . C . Pir . kerstrill . G . Lamb , and many other brethren . Capt .
Baldray , and Sergt .-Major Knights , 5 th Dragoon Guards , were advanced to this Degree . The election of Matter and Treasurer then took place , resulting in the unanimous return of Bros . Millington , and T . B . Whytehead . Auditors were appointed ; letters of apology were read and thelodge was then closed , the brethren afterwards spending an hour or two in social converse .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MANCHESTER . — Royds Preceptory ( No . , ) , _ A meeting of this preceptory was held on Tuesday , the 16 th ult ., at the Queen ' s Hotel . Sir Knight G . P . Brockbank , Past G . Captain , Em . Preceptor , presided , there being also present Sir Knights C R . N . Beswicke-Royds , Prov . G . Commander Lancashire , and many other leading templars in the province . The preceptory having Imon nni-n ^ d and the minutes of the previous meeting
confirmed , the Prov . G . Commander assumed the throne and installed Sir Knight Reginald Young as Em . Preceptor for the ensuing year . Em . Sir Knight Brockbank was elected Treasurer and Frater Sly , Equerry . The following were the officers invested : Fras . Rev . J . B . Phillips , Prelate ; J . H . T . Cottier , Constable ; H . L . Hollingworth , Marshal ; W . I . Thomnson , Reir . ; H . Thomas , Sub-Marshal ; T .
Chorlton , Capt . of Guards ; J . C Lees , Almoner ; John Worsley , ist Std . Br . ; John Greaves , 2 nd Std . Br . ; W . W . Cottam , ist Aide-de-Camp ; and E . Barber , 2 nd Aidede-Camp . Capt . Garnett was balloted for and elected a joining member . The death of the late Sir Knight Bagshawe was referred to , and deep sympathy expressed with his relations in their bereavement . Alms were collected and the preceptory closed in peace and harmony .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . HENRY HORNER . On Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., the mortal remains of Bro . Henry Horner were committed to mother-earth . Our deceased brother , who departed this life on the 19 th ult ., was a member of the Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 , having been initiated , passed ) and raised in that good old lodge by
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Bro . John J . Berry , P . M ., in 1 S 76 . Bro . Horner , who had , attained his 62 nd year , had gained by his uniform kindness and genial nature the esteem of all with whom he came in contact . The funeral , although of a private character , betokened the deep respect in which our late esteemed brother was held . The arrangements were entrusted to the firm of Messrs . Fox and Sons , of Cable-street , St . George ' s , E ., and marshalled by Bro . Fox , whose experience
in similar Masonic observances enabled him to render every detail with all becoming solemnity and respect . Among those whom we observed at the grave were the following brethren : Bros . VV . Cross , W . M . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . ; J . T . S . Hood , P . M . ; H . Colter , P . M . ; J . Taylor , S . W . ; J . R . Shingfield , S . D ., all of 554 ; A . Wood , C Warman , E . Rochester , C . Livermore , W . Hawes , Bizey , P . M . ; F . Russell , F . Rogers , S 60 ; A . Symes , G . H . Stephens , S . VV .
1623 ; and many tradespeople and friends in the vicinity of our esteemed brother ' s residence . We can only express our deep sympathy with the daughterwhom ourlate brother has left behind , and trust that He who fashions all things as seems , in his Divine Wisdom , for the best will watch over and guard her now deprived of a loving father's
protection . Bro . G . Ward Very , P . M ., Sec . 554 , kindly furnished the sprigs of acacia which the brethren respectfully deposited upon the handsomely polished oak coffin , ornamented with the square and compasses ; and took a silent last look into the grave of a friend and companion who will be deeply missed by many .
Scotland.
Scotland .
MASONIC PRESENTATION . On Thursday evening , the iSth ult ., the ancient city of Dunkeld was the scene of a more than usually interesting Masonic ceremony , the occasion being the presentation of a valuable clock to Bro . Patrick Small Keir of Kindrogan , who has for the last 18 years acted as R . W . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 14 , Dunkeld , the presentation being made by his Grace the Duke of Athole , K . T ., R . W . Prov .
G . M . Perthshire West . The movement originated with the brethren of St . John ' s Lodge , but , immediately on their intention becoming known , the brethren of Operative Lodge , No . 152 , Dunkeld , expressed a desire to be permitted to join the brethren of St . John ' s in testifying to the esteem in which Bro . Keir was held by the Craft . This desire was readily acceded to , and £ 100 was shortly raised . It was resolved that the presentation should take the form of a
drawing-room clock , and itwas left to the Duchess-Dowager of Athole , who is recognised as a competent judge , to select the article in London . The clock her grace has secured is not only of great artistic merit , but one of considerable antiquity and historic value , and , although the works are modern , the case is about 200 years old , and formerly ornamented one of the French Palaces . Since its purchase it has had chiming machinery introduced toplay the Masons '
Anthem each day at 12 o ' clock . The chime is exceedingly pleasing , and the time of the music is perfect . A splendid Master ' s emblem adorns the lower part of the clock , which also bears an appropriate inscription . The brethren of St . John ' s Lodge met at the Athole Arms Hotel , the lodge being opened by Bro . Keir , R . W . M ., in presence of Bro . the Duke of Athole and a large gathering of the brethren . The Operative Lodge , No .
152 , met at the same time at Fisher ' s Royal Hotel , and was duly opened by Bro . James Murray , R . W . M . The preliminary business having been transacted , the . lodge , headed by a band , marched to the Athole Arms Hotel , where they were joined by the brethren of St . John ' s . The procession here formed in Masonic order and marched to the City Hall , the band playing the Mason ' s Anthem . Within the hall a distinguished party from Dunkeld House
were in waiting to witness the proceedings , the party including the Duchess-Dowager of Athole , the Duchess of Athole , Miss Murray Macgregor , Mrs . Keir of Kindrogan , and Mr . Athole Macgregor . The gallery was reserved for the lady friends of the brethren . The entire company having risen to their feet , Bro . the Duke of ATHOL , having been requested by Bro . Charles Christie , Depute Master , to make the presentation ,
said he had a very pleasing duty allotted to him which he should have much pleasure in carrying out . The R . W . Master of St . John ' s had been for 40 years a member of of that lodge , and for the last iS years he had very worthily filled the Master ' s chair . They also knew how much he had done to foster the spirit of Masonry in that city , but not alone in Masonry had he shown his interest in the city of Dunkeld . but in everything that tended to the welfare of
its inhabitants . Under these circumstances it was a very natural feeling that the brethren in Dunkeld should wish to give him some token of their affection and esteem . ( Applause . ) It was a pleasure to him ( his grace ) to be able , not only to take part in the movement , but to make the presentation . It was not a very easy thing to sing a gentleman ' s praises before himself ; itwas much easier to sin ? them behind his back . He would now simply ask the
R . W . brother to accept at the hands of the Freemasons of the two lodges of Dunkeld the timepiece . ( Loud applause . ) ... . . - , ¦ , , His G RACE thenread the inscription , after which the clock played the Masons' Anthem in a way that greatly delighted the company . Bro . J AMES MI / RRAV , R . W . M . 152 , having expressed the pleasure his lodge felt in taking part in the movement , work b Keir
bore testimony to the good performed y Bro . , and how he had always acted up to the principles of Bro . Keir in reply said he sincerely thanked them for the kind gift they had presented to him . Ever since he was initiated into the St . John ' s Lodge , Dunkeld , in the year 1843 , by Bro . his Grace George Duke of Athole , he had enjoyed the greatest kindness and cordiality from every
brother of the lodge . He believed he could now claim to be the oldest Mason in the lodge with , so far as he could make out , three exceptions . If anything could add to the pleasure which the gift had given him , it was that his Grace should have been deputed by his brother Masons of Dunkeld to present it . He knew he felt how unworthy he
was of the honour they had conferred upon him . All that he had been able to do for the lodge was nothing compared with the pleasure he had had in his intercoure with the brethren . That intercourse could not , in lhe nature of things , continue very much longer ; but he hoped it would continue for some time , and that they would yet have many pleasant meetings , ( Applause . ) He would ever value the
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gift while he lived , and he trusted that those who came after him would see in it a proof of the place he had had the pleasure to hold in the hearts and affections of the Masons of Dunkeld . ( Loud applause . ) The proceedings then terminated , the company
proceeding to the platform and examining the clock . The brethren of both lodges afterwards adjourned to the Athole Arms Hotel , where refreshment were served . Bro . Keir R . W . M ., presided . Toasts , intermingled with sono- s followed the removal of the cloth , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
We regret to state that Bro . H . J . Byron , the eminent dramatic and burlesque writer , is in a very critical state of health .
* We chronicled last week an Adel phi triumph , and it is now our duty to speak of another Drury Lane triumph , for to this category "A Sailor and his Lass " undoubtedly belongs . Yet there are certain parts in it with which we cannot harmonise , and we hope later on to see eliminated . The authors , Bro . Harris and Mr . Buchanan will hardly lay claim to the new drama
havinoanyconnected story running through it ; rather is it a series of scenes more or less thrilling with a story hanging on to them . We do not know how much of the drama is from the pen of Bro . Augustus Harris , but we should say , and probably without much mistake , that it is nearly all his work . VVe must say we prefer Bro . Harris in his capacity as stage manager far more than as either actor or au thor . As a manager we almost think him without an equal . "A
Sailor and his Lass " seems almost written for Bro . Harris to show himself as a great hero always ready to succour the oppressed and to suffer himself if needs be , though in the long run virtue is triumphant and vice pays it homage . Bro . Harris has the drama nearly all to himself from beginning to end . It is true a cabman figures pretty prominently , and in the hands of Mr . Harry Jackson is very comic , and a relief to the
tragic portions . Harry Hastings is a sailor , and , like all sailors , loves a lass ; but she is loved by another ; of course a villain of the deepest dye . Curiously enough , Harry Hastings has made this gentleman his bosom friend . This man Kingston has a cousin , one Carruthers , the young squire , who also loves Mary Morton , but he disappears in the first act . Kingston has ruined Mary's half-sister , Esther , and gets her father to believe that the betrayer of
his daughter is the young squire . The old farmer , Morton , in a fit of hot blood , sees young Carruthers calling for Mary and strikes a fatal blow . Kingston comes on the scene , and as he wanted his cousin out of the way he is delighted to find him dead , and tells old Morton he will , to save him , swear that the young squire was murdered by Harry Hastings . Kingston tells Mary Morton that her lover is a murderer , and that he must keep out of the
country if he wishes to keep from a felon's cell . Having got rid of his two rivals he thinks he will be able to win Mary ' s love . He employs a young man who has taken up with a dynamite party to follow Hastings . This Green disguises himself as a sailor , gets engaged as one of the crew of the "Albatross , " and has bound himself to take Hastings' life when the ship is on the high seas . But a stowaway has overheard the arrangements for the murder ,
and warns Hastings . The ship is presently wrecked . Hastings escapes after undergoing great hardships and hairbreadth escapes and arrives home at the moment Kingston is entreating Mary Morton to love him ; assuring her her old lover is dead . Of course Kingston has Hastings arrested on the charge of murder ; he is tried , condemned , and the last act shows the condemned cell in Newgate . On the morning of the execution the sheriffs are shown into the
cell , the convict is pinioned , a procession of the chaplain , the sheriffs , and warders of the prison is formed , when a violent pull at the bell is heard ; ithe gate is opened , a pardon handed in , though the warder thinks it too late , but is just in time . Hastings is released and Kingston arrested . This act we think might well be omitted . The life of a man after he is condemned for murder , whether guilty or innocent , is too horrible to be portrayed on the stage . We have
the chaplain begging the unhappy man to confess his guilt ; he , on the other hand , begging the chaplain not to torture him , as he has enough to bear already . Then the pinioning before he is led out to the scaffold , and the funeral procession of gaol officials , and the tolling of the bell of St . Sepulchre ' s Church . Fortunately the scaffold itself is not shown , but we think the end might be depicted in some other way . Bro .
Harris now states that his object in this exhibition is to further the movement for the abolition of capital punishment . To this also we must take exception . It will be a pity if the stage is going to take up such questions . They are best left to the Houses of Parliament . During his career , Hastings rescues a young woman from an outraged father ; he discovers the manufactory of dynamite , and gets inside and out in an extraordinary manner ; he
defends himself against a number of mutineers on board ships ; hands his buoy to the stowaway and himself takes to the rigging , and is attacked by a villain whilst on the rigging of the sinking ship and throws him off into the sea . To few men come such fearful events . We have said the plot is rather thin , and we thought it scarcely probable that Hastings could be arrested for a murder he could not have committed , as he might easily have set up an
alibi-The dynamite conspiracy takes its origin from recent events in London . The play is relieved by the comic utterances of the cabman and the oratory of the dissatisfied young man who has taken up with unlawful and wicked secret societies because he is too lazy to work for an honest living . Mr . Harry Jackson and Mr . Harry Nicholls came in for their share of the applause for their
excellent acting in these characters . Miss Harriet lay plays Mary Morton with satisfaction , as do all the other people too numerous to mention . To the scenic artists is due much of the success of the piece—for a success it > sure to be—Messrs . Emden , Grieve , Perkins , and Rya 1 "' The shipwrecked scene perhaps was applauded the loudest-We understand that "A Sailor and his Lass " is drawmf crowded audiences , and Bro . Harris will certainly find " latest drama remunerative .
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sent Comps . R . Davies , Z . ; H . Marshall , H . ; Jno . Dewhurst , J . ; D . Williams , P . P . S ., S . E . ; J . H . Sillitoe ,. P . G . 3 rd Principal East Lane . ; James Batty P . Z . ; Wm , Hall , Chas . Heywood , Thos . Mottcrshead , Wm . Botham , F Puo-h . W . H . Milner , Dr . Pownall , and W . Cheshyre ,
lanitor . Visitors : Wm . Goodacre , P . Z . 1730 , P . P . G . P . S . " Cheshire ; VV . Nicholl , Z . 317 ; W . Parker , P . Z . 993 ; Samuel Rowley , S . E . S 15 ; John Sheldrick , P . S . S 15 ; E . L . Littler , S . E . 1730 ; J . Compton , formerly " 1787 ; and R . R . Lisenden , S . E . 317 ( Freemason ) . The chapter was opened in the usual manner and the minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed . Comp . J . H . Sillitoe , by request of the M . E . Z ., then occunicd the chair , and after the usual preliminaries in
the most able manner installed Comps . H . Marshall as Z . ; J . Dewhurst as H . ; and J . J . Lambert as J . The three Principals were proclaimed to and saluted by the companions , after which Comp . Sillitoe addressed them . The following companions were appointed oibcers fnr tlip ensuing vear . and invested by the Installing
Master : Bros . David Williams , S . E . ( re-appointed ); Charles Heywood , S . N . ; Wm . Botham , Ireas . ; Thos . Mottershead , P . S . ; Wm . Hall , ist Asst j Dr . Pownall , 2 nd Asst . ; W . Cheshyre , Jamtor ; and I ' . Pugh , Org . ; Comp . Sillitoe also addressed the officers , and concluded the ceremony with praver . The newly-installed Z . then rose , and addressing Comp . Robert Davies said it gave tne
him exceeding great pleasure to present h . m in name of the companions of the Chorlton Chapter with a P . Z . ' s gold jewel for the very exceptional services he had rendered to the chapter since its formation , and trusted he might be spared for many years to wear it amongst them . Comp . Sillitoe rising said he thought that as he was what mi-rht be called the father of the chapter he was justified Marshall had
in corroborating every word of what Comp . uttered in praise of Comp . Davies . Comp . Sillitoe then spoke of the kind assistance which Comp . Davies had volunteered to the members at the time the chapter was formed ; how he had permitted them to use his schoolroom in which to hold their meetings before the Masonic Hall was built , and in conjunction with the aid of his exemplary wife various ittie
( who had spared no pains to prepare repasts for them and make the surroundings cheerful ) had done all in his power to promote the welfare of the chapter . The remarks which fell from the lips of Comps . Marshall and Sillitoe , added to the very handsome gift , seemed to quite overcome Comp . Davies , who on rising said he should simply for the present content himself by saying I thank
The balance-sheet was reported on by Comp . Lambert , and showed the chapter to be . in a very flourishing condition , considering it is not above five years old . It transpired from Comp . Lambert ' s remarks that the small and only liability the chapter had incurred was more than covered by the sum he had in hand , and in addition subscriptions amounting to Ti is would still further enhance the prosperity of the
chapter , whilst the furniture , which had cost nearly £ . 50 , was paid for . When " Hearty good wishes" had been expressed by the visitors thc chapter was closed in peace and harmony . . . , , The companions came down stairs to supper , and here the interest which Comp . and Mrs . Davis take in the chapter was again manifested by the care and taste which had been bestowed in preparing the repast . 1 he tables
were literally ornamented with choice flowers and plants , and presented a very pleasing appearance . The viands had been cooked at the house of Comp . Davies , superintended by his wife , who also most kindly permitted her two servants to wait upon the companions . The supper was much enjoyed by all who partook of it , and afterwards the usual loyal and Masonic toasts were honoured , and a very pleasant evening spent .
Mark Masonry.
Mark Masonry .
YORK . —York Lodge ( T . I ) . —The regular meeting of this lodge was held on the 16 th ult ., there being present , Bros . C . G . Padel , W . M . ; J . Todd , P . M ., as S . W . ; M . Millington , J . W . ; T . B . Whytehead , P . M ., Treas ., and Sec ; G . Balmford , P . M . ; A . T . B . lurner , H . C . Pir . kerstrill . G . Lamb , and many other brethren . Capt .
Baldray , and Sergt .-Major Knights , 5 th Dragoon Guards , were advanced to this Degree . The election of Matter and Treasurer then took place , resulting in the unanimous return of Bros . Millington , and T . B . Whytehead . Auditors were appointed ; letters of apology were read and thelodge was then closed , the brethren afterwards spending an hour or two in social converse .
Knights Templar.
Knights Templar .
MANCHESTER . — Royds Preceptory ( No . , ) , _ A meeting of this preceptory was held on Tuesday , the 16 th ult ., at the Queen ' s Hotel . Sir Knight G . P . Brockbank , Past G . Captain , Em . Preceptor , presided , there being also present Sir Knights C R . N . Beswicke-Royds , Prov . G . Commander Lancashire , and many other leading templars in the province . The preceptory having Imon nni-n ^ d and the minutes of the previous meeting
confirmed , the Prov . G . Commander assumed the throne and installed Sir Knight Reginald Young as Em . Preceptor for the ensuing year . Em . Sir Knight Brockbank was elected Treasurer and Frater Sly , Equerry . The following were the officers invested : Fras . Rev . J . B . Phillips , Prelate ; J . H . T . Cottier , Constable ; H . L . Hollingworth , Marshal ; W . I . Thomnson , Reir . ; H . Thomas , Sub-Marshal ; T .
Chorlton , Capt . of Guards ; J . C Lees , Almoner ; John Worsley , ist Std . Br . ; John Greaves , 2 nd Std . Br . ; W . W . Cottam , ist Aide-de-Camp ; and E . Barber , 2 nd Aidede-Camp . Capt . Garnett was balloted for and elected a joining member . The death of the late Sir Knight Bagshawe was referred to , and deep sympathy expressed with his relations in their bereavement . Alms were collected and the preceptory closed in peace and harmony .
Obituary.
Obituary .
BRO . HENRY HORNER . On Wednesday , the 24 th ult ., the mortal remains of Bro . Henry Horner were committed to mother-earth . Our deceased brother , who departed this life on the 19 th ult ., was a member of the Yarborough Lodge , No . 554 , having been initiated , passed ) and raised in that good old lodge by
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Bro . John J . Berry , P . M ., in 1 S 76 . Bro . Horner , who had , attained his 62 nd year , had gained by his uniform kindness and genial nature the esteem of all with whom he came in contact . The funeral , although of a private character , betokened the deep respect in which our late esteemed brother was held . The arrangements were entrusted to the firm of Messrs . Fox and Sons , of Cable-street , St . George ' s , E ., and marshalled by Bro . Fox , whose experience
in similar Masonic observances enabled him to render every detail with all becoming solemnity and respect . Among those whom we observed at the grave were the following brethren : Bros . VV . Cross , W . M . ; J . J . Berry , P . M . ; J . T . S . Hood , P . M . ; H . Colter , P . M . ; J . Taylor , S . W . ; J . R . Shingfield , S . D ., all of 554 ; A . Wood , C Warman , E . Rochester , C . Livermore , W . Hawes , Bizey , P . M . ; F . Russell , F . Rogers , S 60 ; A . Symes , G . H . Stephens , S . VV .
1623 ; and many tradespeople and friends in the vicinity of our esteemed brother ' s residence . We can only express our deep sympathy with the daughterwhom ourlate brother has left behind , and trust that He who fashions all things as seems , in his Divine Wisdom , for the best will watch over and guard her now deprived of a loving father's
protection . Bro . G . Ward Very , P . M ., Sec . 554 , kindly furnished the sprigs of acacia which the brethren respectfully deposited upon the handsomely polished oak coffin , ornamented with the square and compasses ; and took a silent last look into the grave of a friend and companion who will be deeply missed by many .
Scotland.
Scotland .
MASONIC PRESENTATION . On Thursday evening , the iSth ult ., the ancient city of Dunkeld was the scene of a more than usually interesting Masonic ceremony , the occasion being the presentation of a valuable clock to Bro . Patrick Small Keir of Kindrogan , who has for the last 18 years acted as R . W . M . of St . John ' s Lodge , No . 14 , Dunkeld , the presentation being made by his Grace the Duke of Athole , K . T ., R . W . Prov .
G . M . Perthshire West . The movement originated with the brethren of St . John ' s Lodge , but , immediately on their intention becoming known , the brethren of Operative Lodge , No . 152 , Dunkeld , expressed a desire to be permitted to join the brethren of St . John ' s in testifying to the esteem in which Bro . Keir was held by the Craft . This desire was readily acceded to , and £ 100 was shortly raised . It was resolved that the presentation should take the form of a
drawing-room clock , and itwas left to the Duchess-Dowager of Athole , who is recognised as a competent judge , to select the article in London . The clock her grace has secured is not only of great artistic merit , but one of considerable antiquity and historic value , and , although the works are modern , the case is about 200 years old , and formerly ornamented one of the French Palaces . Since its purchase it has had chiming machinery introduced toplay the Masons '
Anthem each day at 12 o ' clock . The chime is exceedingly pleasing , and the time of the music is perfect . A splendid Master ' s emblem adorns the lower part of the clock , which also bears an appropriate inscription . The brethren of St . John ' s Lodge met at the Athole Arms Hotel , the lodge being opened by Bro . Keir , R . W . M ., in presence of Bro . the Duke of Athole and a large gathering of the brethren . The Operative Lodge , No .
152 , met at the same time at Fisher ' s Royal Hotel , and was duly opened by Bro . James Murray , R . W . M . The preliminary business having been transacted , the . lodge , headed by a band , marched to the Athole Arms Hotel , where they were joined by the brethren of St . John ' s . The procession here formed in Masonic order and marched to the City Hall , the band playing the Mason ' s Anthem . Within the hall a distinguished party from Dunkeld House
were in waiting to witness the proceedings , the party including the Duchess-Dowager of Athole , the Duchess of Athole , Miss Murray Macgregor , Mrs . Keir of Kindrogan , and Mr . Athole Macgregor . The gallery was reserved for the lady friends of the brethren . The entire company having risen to their feet , Bro . the Duke of ATHOL , having been requested by Bro . Charles Christie , Depute Master , to make the presentation ,
said he had a very pleasing duty allotted to him which he should have much pleasure in carrying out . The R . W . Master of St . John ' s had been for 40 years a member of of that lodge , and for the last iS years he had very worthily filled the Master ' s chair . They also knew how much he had done to foster the spirit of Masonry in that city , but not alone in Masonry had he shown his interest in the city of Dunkeld . but in everything that tended to the welfare of
its inhabitants . Under these circumstances it was a very natural feeling that the brethren in Dunkeld should wish to give him some token of their affection and esteem . ( Applause . ) It was a pleasure to him ( his grace ) to be able , not only to take part in the movement , but to make the presentation . It was not a very easy thing to sing a gentleman ' s praises before himself ; itwas much easier to sin ? them behind his back . He would now simply ask the
R . W . brother to accept at the hands of the Freemasons of the two lodges of Dunkeld the timepiece . ( Loud applause . ) ... . . - , ¦ , , His G RACE thenread the inscription , after which the clock played the Masons' Anthem in a way that greatly delighted the company . Bro . J AMES MI / RRAV , R . W . M . 152 , having expressed the pleasure his lodge felt in taking part in the movement , work b Keir
bore testimony to the good performed y Bro . , and how he had always acted up to the principles of Bro . Keir in reply said he sincerely thanked them for the kind gift they had presented to him . Ever since he was initiated into the St . John ' s Lodge , Dunkeld , in the year 1843 , by Bro . his Grace George Duke of Athole , he had enjoyed the greatest kindness and cordiality from every
brother of the lodge . He believed he could now claim to be the oldest Mason in the lodge with , so far as he could make out , three exceptions . If anything could add to the pleasure which the gift had given him , it was that his Grace should have been deputed by his brother Masons of Dunkeld to present it . He knew he felt how unworthy he
was of the honour they had conferred upon him . All that he had been able to do for the lodge was nothing compared with the pleasure he had had in his intercoure with the brethren . That intercourse could not , in lhe nature of things , continue very much longer ; but he hoped it would continue for some time , and that they would yet have many pleasant meetings , ( Applause . ) He would ever value the
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gift while he lived , and he trusted that those who came after him would see in it a proof of the place he had had the pleasure to hold in the hearts and affections of the Masons of Dunkeld . ( Loud applause . ) The proceedings then terminated , the company
proceeding to the platform and examining the clock . The brethren of both lodges afterwards adjourned to the Athole Arms Hotel , where refreshment were served . Bro . Keir R . W . M ., presided . Toasts , intermingled with sono- s followed the removal of the cloth , and a most enjoyable evening was spent .
The Theatres.
THE THEATRES .
We regret to state that Bro . H . J . Byron , the eminent dramatic and burlesque writer , is in a very critical state of health .
* We chronicled last week an Adel phi triumph , and it is now our duty to speak of another Drury Lane triumph , for to this category "A Sailor and his Lass " undoubtedly belongs . Yet there are certain parts in it with which we cannot harmonise , and we hope later on to see eliminated . The authors , Bro . Harris and Mr . Buchanan will hardly lay claim to the new drama
havinoanyconnected story running through it ; rather is it a series of scenes more or less thrilling with a story hanging on to them . We do not know how much of the drama is from the pen of Bro . Augustus Harris , but we should say , and probably without much mistake , that it is nearly all his work . VVe must say we prefer Bro . Harris in his capacity as stage manager far more than as either actor or au thor . As a manager we almost think him without an equal . "A
Sailor and his Lass " seems almost written for Bro . Harris to show himself as a great hero always ready to succour the oppressed and to suffer himself if needs be , though in the long run virtue is triumphant and vice pays it homage . Bro . Harris has the drama nearly all to himself from beginning to end . It is true a cabman figures pretty prominently , and in the hands of Mr . Harry Jackson is very comic , and a relief to the
tragic portions . Harry Hastings is a sailor , and , like all sailors , loves a lass ; but she is loved by another ; of course a villain of the deepest dye . Curiously enough , Harry Hastings has made this gentleman his bosom friend . This man Kingston has a cousin , one Carruthers , the young squire , who also loves Mary Morton , but he disappears in the first act . Kingston has ruined Mary's half-sister , Esther , and gets her father to believe that the betrayer of
his daughter is the young squire . The old farmer , Morton , in a fit of hot blood , sees young Carruthers calling for Mary and strikes a fatal blow . Kingston comes on the scene , and as he wanted his cousin out of the way he is delighted to find him dead , and tells old Morton he will , to save him , swear that the young squire was murdered by Harry Hastings . Kingston tells Mary Morton that her lover is a murderer , and that he must keep out of the
country if he wishes to keep from a felon's cell . Having got rid of his two rivals he thinks he will be able to win Mary ' s love . He employs a young man who has taken up with a dynamite party to follow Hastings . This Green disguises himself as a sailor , gets engaged as one of the crew of the "Albatross , " and has bound himself to take Hastings' life when the ship is on the high seas . But a stowaway has overheard the arrangements for the murder ,
and warns Hastings . The ship is presently wrecked . Hastings escapes after undergoing great hardships and hairbreadth escapes and arrives home at the moment Kingston is entreating Mary Morton to love him ; assuring her her old lover is dead . Of course Kingston has Hastings arrested on the charge of murder ; he is tried , condemned , and the last act shows the condemned cell in Newgate . On the morning of the execution the sheriffs are shown into the
cell , the convict is pinioned , a procession of the chaplain , the sheriffs , and warders of the prison is formed , when a violent pull at the bell is heard ; ithe gate is opened , a pardon handed in , though the warder thinks it too late , but is just in time . Hastings is released and Kingston arrested . This act we think might well be omitted . The life of a man after he is condemned for murder , whether guilty or innocent , is too horrible to be portrayed on the stage . We have
the chaplain begging the unhappy man to confess his guilt ; he , on the other hand , begging the chaplain not to torture him , as he has enough to bear already . Then the pinioning before he is led out to the scaffold , and the funeral procession of gaol officials , and the tolling of the bell of St . Sepulchre ' s Church . Fortunately the scaffold itself is not shown , but we think the end might be depicted in some other way . Bro .
Harris now states that his object in this exhibition is to further the movement for the abolition of capital punishment . To this also we must take exception . It will be a pity if the stage is going to take up such questions . They are best left to the Houses of Parliament . During his career , Hastings rescues a young woman from an outraged father ; he discovers the manufactory of dynamite , and gets inside and out in an extraordinary manner ; he
defends himself against a number of mutineers on board ships ; hands his buoy to the stowaway and himself takes to the rigging , and is attacked by a villain whilst on the rigging of the sinking ship and throws him off into the sea . To few men come such fearful events . We have said the plot is rather thin , and we thought it scarcely probable that Hastings could be arrested for a murder he could not have committed , as he might easily have set up an
alibi-The dynamite conspiracy takes its origin from recent events in London . The play is relieved by the comic utterances of the cabman and the oratory of the dissatisfied young man who has taken up with unlawful and wicked secret societies because he is too lazy to work for an honest living . Mr . Harry Jackson and Mr . Harry Nicholls came in for their share of the applause for their
excellent acting in these characters . Miss Harriet lay plays Mary Morton with satisfaction , as do all the other people too numerous to mention . To the scenic artists is due much of the success of the piece—for a success it > sure to be—Messrs . Emden , Grieve , Perkins , and Rya 1 "' The shipwrecked scene perhaps was applauded the loudest-We understand that "A Sailor and his Lass " is drawmf crowded audiences , and Bro . Harris will certainly find " latest drama remunerative .